Systems and methods for adjusting a sighting device

Abstract

Systems and methods usable to facilitate adjustments to a sighting device, such as a scope. In one example, an adjustment calculator associated with the scope receives data relating to a distance to a target and relating to at least one environmental variable, such as for example, wind and/or humidity, which may affect the trajectory of a projectile. The adjustment calculator processes the data and calculates a recommended scope adjustment. For instance, the adjustment calculator may output a number of adjustment “clicks” for a rifle scope in order to at least partially compensate for the distance and/or the environmental variable(s). In another example, the adjustment calculator receives data relating to properties of ammunition that may affect the trajectory of the ammunition.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present disclosure relates to sighting devices, such as scopes. In particular, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for adjusting a rifle scope. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] Sighting devices are of interest for practical applications in various fields. For example, sighting devices are used in survey equipment, imaging equipment, other optical devices such as telescopes, and the like. In addition sighting devices, such as scopes, are often used to assist in aiming firearm devices, such as, for example, rifles or handguns. Scopes can be mounted to the firearm so that the user can peer through the scope to view a magnified image of a target. [0005] Many conventional rifle scopes include a set of manual controls, such as knobs or turrets, that a user adjusts to compensate for variables affecting the trajectory of ammunition projected from the rifle. For example, a knob on the top...

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Benefits of technology

[0010] For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein.

Problems solved by technology

In view of the foregoing, conventional rifle scopes do not provide the user with a straightforward way of determining the adjustments to be made to the scope.

Furthermore, conventional rifle scopes do not provide a system for recommending scope adjustments to a user based at least on environmental variables that may affect the trajectory of ammunition.

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